Undisputed

Undisputed is a demanding title for this pairing, and the benchmark data makes it clear that the AMD Radeon RX 570 is the primary bottleneck, not the Intel Core i5-12400. The measured frames per second (FPS) show a steep drop as resolution increases, with the GPU struggling to maintain playable rates at 4K. The Core i5-12400, with its strong multi-threaded performance and high percentile ranking, has ample headroom; the limiting factor is purely the graphics card's 4 GB of GDDR5 memory and GCN 4.0 architecture. The data indicates that this combo is only viable for high refresh rate gaming at 1080p or for 1440p at lower settings.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K in Undisputed reveals a classic GPU-bound scenario for this combo. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 110 FPS, which is a high-refresh-rate experience. Moving to 1440p Low drops the average to 80 FPS, a 27% reduction. When pushing to 4K Low, the average plummets to 50 FPS, a 55% reduction from the 1080p baseline. This steep decline is a clear indicator that the RX 570's fill rate and memory bandwidth (224.0 GB/s) are being saturated as pixel count increases.

The pattern becomes even more pronounced at higher graphical presets. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 66 at 1080p to 47 at 1440p, and then to 30 at 4K. The Ultra preset is the most punishing, with the average falling from 42 at 1080p to 31 at 1440p and finally to a nearly unplayable 19 FPS at 4K. This scaling behavior shows that the GPU's compute resources and 4 GB VRAM are insufficient for the higher resolutions, causing the frame rate to collapse. The CPU is not the culprit; its performance profile, including a max-thread score of 5890, suggests it can handle the game's simulation logic without issue, leaving the rendering pipeline as the sole performance limiter.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Undisputed with this combo for a smooth experience?

A: The measured data shows that 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the combo consistently delivers high frame rates. At Low settings, it averages 110 FPS, and even at High settings, it maintains a solid 66 FPS average. 1440p is playable only at Low settings (80 FPS) or Medium (57 FPS), while 4K falls below 60 FPS on all presets.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-12400 strong enough for this game?

A: Yes. The CPU's benchmark scores are robust, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15989 and a Passmark multi-thread score of 18747. Its percentileVsAllCpus of 72 indicates it performs better than most CPUs. The data suggests the processor is not the bottleneck, as the FPS drops consistently with resolution increases, a signature of a GPU limitation.

Q: How does the RX 570's performance compare to its closest rivals?

A: The RX 570's average benchmark score is 28766. It is statistically tied with the AMD Radeon RX 6800M, which has a score of 28874, showing a deltaPct of -0.4%. It also performs similarly to the AMD Radeon RX 470 (score 28996, delta -0.8%) and is slightly ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000 (score 28421, delta 1.2%). This indicates the RX 570 is a mid-pack performer among its immediate peers.

Q: Can this combo handle Ultra settings in Undisputed?

A: The data indicates that Ultra settings are too demanding. At 1080p, the average FPS is 42, which is below the 60 FPS target for smooth play. At 1440p, it drops to 31 FPS, and at 4K, it is a slideshow at 19 FPS. The RX 570's 4 GB VRAM and 32 ROPs are insufficient for the Ultra preset's demands.

Q: What is the impact of the CPU's cache configuration on gaming performance?

A: The Core i5-12400 features an 18 MB shared L3 cache and a 1.25 MB L2 cache per core. While the cache size helps with general CPU workloads, the benchmark results show that the FPS in Undisputed is heavily dependent on resolution and settings. The varying FPS at the same CPU performance levels confirms that the graphics card is the limiting component, not the CPU's cache hierarchy.

Q: Is the 4 GB VRAM on the RX 570 a problem for Undisputed?

A: Yes, the data suggests it is a significant factor. At 4K, the frame rates are exceptionally low across all presets, with the High preset at 30 FPS and Ultra at 19 FPS. This is likely due to the game exceeding the 4 GB memory buffer, forcing the GPU to use slower system memory, which severely impacts the average FPS and causes stuttering.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core i5-12400 and AMD Radeon RX 570 ranks 3547 out of 3718 tested combos for Undisputed. This places it in the bottom 5% of all configurations, indicating that it is a low-performance pairing for this specific title. The low rank is directly attributable to the RX 570's age and limited capabilities, as the CPU is a much more modern and capable component. The GPU's percentileVsAllGpus is 74, which is a solid score, but this is based on synthetic benchmarks like Geekbench Vulkan (42752) and OpenCL (32084), not the real-world demands of a modern sports title like Undisputed.

The rank suggests that most other combinations of CPUs and GPUs will deliver better performance. While the CPU is a strong performer, ranking in the 72nd percentile among all CPUs, the GPU's end-of-life status and 4 GB memory capacity hold the entire system back. The data shows that the combo's rank is not a reflection of the CPU's capability, but rather a clear indication that the GPU is the weakest link in the chain for this game. For a playable experience, the user would need to drastically lower expectations or consider a different graphics card.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo shows its best results. With Low settings, it achieves an average of 110 FPS, indicating a very playable experience. Medium settings bring the average down to 79 FPS, with a minimum of 67 and a maximum of 91 FPS, still providing a smooth frame rate. High settings further reduce the average to 66 FPS, which is acceptable for most players. However, the Ultra preset is too demanding, resulting in an average of only 42 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops significantly. Low settings produce an average of 80 FPS, which is still playable. Medium settings yield an average of 57 FPS (min 49, max 66), which is on the edge of playability for a sports game. High settings fall to 47 FPS, and Ultra becomes a struggle at 31 FPS. At 3840x2160, the combo is largely out of its depth. Low settings manage an average of 50 FPS, but Medium drops to 36 FPS (min 31, max 42). High settings are at 30 FPS, and Ultra is effectively unplayable at 19 FPS. The data shows that the step from 1440p to 4K is particularly punishing, as the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute power are overwhelmed.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 plays a supporting role in this combo, and it is not the performance limiter in Undisputed. With 6 cores and 12 threads, it offers a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its benchmark scores are substantial, including a Geekbench single-core score of 1848 and a multi-core score of 8564. The Cinebench R23 results, with a single-core score of 2257 and a multi-core score of 15989, further confirm its capability for both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads.

In the context of Undisputed, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, physics, and AI. The FPS data shows that as resolution increases, the frame rate drops in a linear fashion, which indicates the CPU is not becoming a bottleneck. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the FPS would remain consistent across resolutions. The fact that the FPS scales directly with the GPU workload confirms that the RX 570 is the sole constraint. The CPU's performance headroom is significant, meaning it could easily support a more powerful graphics card without becoming a limiting factor. Its 65W TDP and Alder Lake architecture provide a solid foundation, but the system's overall gaming performance is capped by the GPU.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo is at 1920x1080 with High settings. This preset yields an average of 66 FPS, which is smooth and visually detailed without overburdening the GPU. For players who prefer a higher frame rate, the Low preset at 1080p offers a very high 110 FPS average, which is ideal for competitive play or if the display supports a high refresh rate. The Medium preset at 1080p provides a compromise, with a 79 FPS average and a minimum of 67 FPS, ensuring fluid motion even in busy scenes.

At 2560x1440, the only viable settings are Low, which produces an 80 FPS average, or Medium, which produces a 57 FPS average. The Medium preset is playable, but the minimum FPS of 49 suggests there may be occasional dips. High and Ultra settings at 1440p should be avoided, as they fall below 50 FPS. Playing at 3840x2160 is not recommended, as even Low settings only manage a 50 FPS average, and the Ultra preset drops to 19 FPS. The data clearly shows that sticking to 1080p with a High preset is the best way to balance visual quality and performance for this hardware pairing.